Referral Miracles

I cannot believe this week is transfers. Sister Otteman is going home
on Friday! I will miss that girl. We have learned so much together
these past few months! I'm so proud of all her hard work and
dedication to this great work. She is an amazing example to so many!

Last Monday was pretty crazy if you ask me... :) We were in Mt. Vernon
(Sister O's 1st area) for the day. It was fun to get to see a couple
of people she served around! We were pretty sad that a convert wasn't
home to see her though. Hopefully we can see her this week before Sis.
O leaves!

We had an awesome Zone Training this past week! Sis. Otteman and I
focused our section on what President Huntsman taught us at a
Leadership Meeting. I love how he talked about the importance of
trusting God in all things! It is okay to think about family, the
future, and personal needs, but TRUST that He will take care of it.
Heavenly Father takes care of us! As we trust in that promise we can
feel true peace.

On Wednesday I got to go to the quarterly "Endure to the End" meeting!
It is for all missionaries who go home in 3 or less transfers. It was
so powerful! I'm so thankful I am one who has 3 more transfers... ;)
I'm grateful for all the advice that was shared about how to finish
out the mission strong. My favorite line from President Huntsman: "I
want you to give me your very best!" For all those who agreed to do
just that got to sign the flag. (see picture below) I'm so excited to
see the miracles that will come these last few transfers. :)

I got to go on exchange with Sister Corey on Thursday! We had an
amazing lesson with a less-active family in their ward. The Spirit
works through us when we truly focus on the needs of others. It's
super awesome!

We got to see an ice-carving competition one evening during our dinner
hour. The Goose Creek Sisters live in this plaza. So cool! Fun to have
things like that every once in a while!

This past weekend was awesome! On Saturday we had a super duper
miraculous night. We went up to work in the Hamilton/Catoctin area
...which is pretty much the boonies. We had a couple of people to
check on, but not much success with those. However, almost every human
we saw in the town happened to be YSA age!! It was a miracle! Who knew
we'd find so many out in the middle of no where... But asking for
referrals really works. Everyone we talked to gave us another house
where 18-30 year olds lived. Awesome!

Yesterday we had a less active we're working with come to church! His
first time in years. Miracles all around.

I hope you all are staying warm wherever you may be. ..It's finally
starting to get cold around here! It snowed for the first time this
week. We'll see if it ever sticks. ;)

Love you all!!!
Sister Kyra Winterton